If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which your breathing is interrupted multiple times during sleep and can cause many health problems, then you may be familiar with the different types of treatment devices. However, if you’ve just been diagnosed, you...
Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea may go undiagnosed in people for a long time, and they may not know that it’s the underlying cause of various other medical problems they’re experiencing. Not being aware of the cause of an illness or medical issue such as hypertension, diabetes,...
There are many myths associated with obstructive sleep apnea, some of the which are true but most of which are not. It's important to separate fact from fiction in order to recognize symptoms that may lead to sleep apnea. The sooner you recognize them,...
Sleep Apnea Snore Many people who have sleep apnea snore. Studies show that around 40 percent of men and 26 percent of women snore; however, only one in 15 Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This doesn’t mean that everyone who snores has sleep apnea or another...
Hearing Loss Can Be Linked to Sleep Apnea If you have or think that you have sleep apnea, a condition in which someone’s breathing is interrupted multiple times during sleep, you are probably aware of many of the negative effects it can have on your life....
Sleep Apnea Memory, concentration, and mood, are three key factors a person can take steps every day to improve. Some tips to increase memory retention and improve mood include: Eat the right foods. Be sure to eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and...
Daytime Drowsiness Sleep apnea can cause a wide plethora of problems in a person’s day-to-day life. The word apnoea, apnea being the US version, is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “temporary cessation of breathing.” Because of the nature of the condition, interrupting sleep and reducing the...
Are you constantly getting a second, third, or even fourth cup of coffee in the morning? Maybe you’re nearly falling asleep at your desk after lunch, or maybe you have frequent headaches, are hungrier than usual, can’t seem to focus or find yourself feeling a...
Snoring can be disruptive to you or your partner, mildly annoying, or embarrassing. Did you know that a snore can also point to various health risks? Snoring can be a sign that you’re developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); in fact, according to ResMed, one in...